€20 million programme announced to digitally upgrade schools
Schools across the island will become more digitally advanced, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Tuesday announcing that a tender has already been launched to...
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Coronavirus: Cypriots sick of online learning, struggling financially
Support for the government has dropped by almost half in the past year as more people in Cyprus report that they’ve lost their jobs permanently...
Learning and teaching through Zoom: Tips for online classes
The pandemic last year changed the trajectory of education. While some are starting to go back to regular classes, many will still subscribe to the...
Coronavirus: Increased signs of stress and depression among the young
The number of children suffering from stress, depression, and other related conditions has increased because of the coronavirus pandemic, the House education committee heard on...
Coronavirus: Parents call for online learning to be assessed
Parents of children still following online classes on Tuesday called for “a reasonable amount of time” to be dedicated to determining what their children have...
Coronavirus: Parents of gymnasium students ready to protest as children stay at home (Updated)
Secondary school parents on Friday said they will demonstrate next week for the return of gymnasium children back to school. The group will gather outside...
Coronavirus: Parents worried online learning taking its toll on children’s education (updated)
Parents are worried that online teaching is taking a toll on their children’s education, a survey by the Cyprus Institute of Statisticians published by the...
Coronavirus: Internet improved for over 80 per cent of schools
More than 80 per cent of public schools now have access to speedier internet and the project is expected to be concluded by the end...
Coronavirus: TV programmes support distance learning for primary schools (Updated)
Educational programmes for primary school pupils will be shown on state-owned television channel Rik on Thursday and Friday, as part of a joint initiative by...
Coronavirus: Schools to blame if pupils lack online devices
Schools and teachers are to blame if there are any pupils who still do not have electronic devices to follow distance learning classes, Education Minister...
Coronavirus: Education minister – We’re ready for a safe return to school
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Monday schools will be operating under emergency conditions this year due to the coronavirus epidemic. Teachers will return to...
Seven reasons why online learning will be the future of education, even when the lockdowns are over
There’s no question that due to lockdowns happening across the globe to mitigate the spread of Covid-19, education has had to move online. But this...
Cypriot students in US face deportations
US President Donald Trump’s order that foreign students must leave the US if their classes are to be taught entirely online – or otherwise transfer...